SB 445

Chamber: Senate

Sponsor: Barbara Washington

Last Action: 3/2/2023 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Description: Modifies provisions relating to use of force by law enforcement …

Full summary: SB 445 - This act relates to the use of force by law enforcement officers. ARREST BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS (Section 544.190) Under current law, if a person flees or forcibly resists arrest, an officer may use all necessary means to effect an arrest. … Read more